"For a young guy, I like (Allen's) poise," said NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, who attended the A&M pro day. "He doesn't get rattled, and he and (general manager) Reggie McKenzie have a plan in place."

Visit marks milestone

It's fitting that Allen made his way back to College Station on the 20-year anniversary of one A&M's most memorable plays in history. He intercepted a Shea Morenz pass in the Kyle Field end zone to preserve a slim lead late over Texas in an 18-9 A&M victory in 1993.

"That play served as a defining moment for our defense, and I'll never forget it," said then-A&M defensive lineman Sam Adams, who starred in the NFL. "Allen read it perfectly and made the biggest play of the game, and in a way our college careers."

Allen smiled when reminded of the game-saving play on Friday but said his best memories are simply about the time spent with his A&M teammates.

And concerning the Kevin Sumlin-led Aggies, 11-2 in the Southeastern Conference last season, no longer playing Texas of the Big 12?

"That was strange this past year not having that game," Allen said. "But the move to the SEC was a good thing for Texas A&M, and obviously the Aggies showed they can compete in that league."